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Wednesday September 4 th , 2013

STUDENT NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION Howard Chapter The “Real & Reigning HU” FIRST GENENAL BODY MEETING. Wednesday September 4 th , 2013. OUR HISTORY. SNPhA was founded in 1972 on the campus of Florida A&M University. Students from; Florida A&M University Howard University

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Wednesday September 4 th , 2013

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  1. STUDENT NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATIONHoward ChapterThe “Real & Reigning HU”FIRST GENENAL BODY MEETING Wednesday September 4th, 2013

  2. OUR HISTORY • SNPhA was founded in 1972 on the campus of Florida A&M University. Students from; • Florida A&M University • Howard University • Texas Southern University • Xavier University • 4 schools (1972) to 79 pharmacy schools to date.

  3. OUR MISSION • “Serving the Underserved” • SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about pharmacy and healthcare related issues, and the poor minority representation in pharmacy and other health-related professions.

  4. WHAT WE DO • Plan, organize, coordinate and execute programs geared toward the improvement for the health, educational, and social environment of the community

  5. OBJECTIVES • The opportunity to develop leadership and professional skills • Educate students about and promote active participation in national health care issues • To develop the role of the minority health professional as a vital member of the health care team • Develop a positive image of minority health professionals • To educate communities on better health practices and to increase their awareness and understanding of diseases

  6. NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION (NPhA) • NPhA was founded by Dr. Chauncey I. Cooperin 1949. • The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) is dedicated to representing the views and ideas of minority pharmacists on critical issues affecting health care and pharmacy; as well as advancing the standards of pharmaceutical care among all practitioners.

  7. HOWARD CHAPTER – REGION 1 Currently 79 SNPhA chapters

  8. E-BOARD MEMBERS Chapter Advisor Dr. Beverly Mims

  9. E-BOARD MEMBERS

  10. CHAPTER EVENTS • Community Service Events • First annual pinning ceremony • Date: Tentative Oct. 16th • Clinical Skills Competition • Patient Counseling Competition • CAPS Events • Partnership with local high schools

  11. NATIONAL INIATIVES

  12. MEMBER BENEFITS • Community service involvement • Long-lasting network creation, and advancement in to NPhA organization • Up to $100,000 in scholarship opportunities • Leadership and organizational development • Career opportunities/guidance • Regional and National Conventions

  13. SCHOLARSHIPS www.snpha.org Forms  Scholarship/Award Forms

  14. BECOMING A MEMBER • Fill out an application • See Treasurer for applications. • Will email • Membership Fee = $ 45.00 • National - $ 35.00 • Local - $ 10.00 • SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION AND CHECK/CASH/MONEY ORDER TO GLORIA SOBOWALE (Treasurer) • By SEPTEMBER 30TH

  15. UPCOMING CONFERENCES… • Regional Conference • Location: Richmond, VA (VCU) • Date: Feb. 28th – March 2nd • National Conference • Location: Arlington, VA • Date: TBD

  16. CONGRATULATIONSBIJAN, BRYAN & PRINCE

  17. STAY INFORMED! • Like the SNPhA FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/snpha • Instagram @HowardU_SNPhA • Twitter: HU_SNPHA • SNPhA Official Website: http://www.snpha.org Chapters  Howard Univ • Attend the Meetings • Check Your Email!!

  18. “We Need to Get There. Let’s Build a Bridge Together”

  19. THANK YOU!!!

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